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George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest
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George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest

18th century
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Fabulous mid 18th Century walnut chest on chest with a cavetto cornice above two short and three long drawers in the upper section and three long in the lower part. All the drawers are oak lined, banded with boxwood and ebony lines, as are both sides, it is flanked on the corners by carved fluted columns and stands on bracket feet.

The handles and escutcheons are original and it is in superb original condition.

We have another very similar, of almost exactly the same size if you need a pair.

Size:

Height - 70.5" (179cm)

Width - 42" (107cm)

Depth - 22" (56cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

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SA718911
Dealers Internal Reference
30775
Description
Fabulous mid 18th Century walnut chest on chest with a cavetto cornice above two short and three long drawers in the upper section and three long in the lower part.
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All the drawers are oak lined, banded with boxwood and ebony lines, as are both sides, it is flanked on the corners by carved fluted columns and stands on bracket feet.
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fig 1. A George II walnut tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood veneers, dark brass backplate handles, a moulded cornice, and bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest

The handles and escutcheons are original and it is in superb original condition.

We have another very similar, of almost exactly the same size if you need a pair.

Size:

Height - 70.5" (179cm)

Width - 42" (107cm)

Depth - 22" (56cm)

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this George II Walnut Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA718911
Dealers Internal Ref
30775
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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A George II walnut tallboy chest on chest featuring figured wood veneers, dark brass backplate handles, a moulded cornice, and bracket feet.
George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest
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A tallboy, also known as a chest on chest, is a piece of case furniture consisting of two separate chests mounted one atop the other. Originating in the 18th century, it was designed to maximize vertical storage space while maintaining stability and balance in English homes.

George II tallboys were primarily constructed from walnut or mahogany, often featuring burr or feather-banded veneers laid over pine or oak carcasses. Construction methods included hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass backplate handles.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand construction, including uneven dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, and natural shrinkage cracks in the veneer. Original brass fittings often show oxidation, and drawer bottoms will feature cross-grain oak or pine boards.

A modern interior can accommodate a tallboy as an anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or wide hallway. Pairing the warm walnut wood tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, or modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary design.

Preserving antique walnut requires maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement or veneer splitting. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of beeswax nourish the timber and protect the original patination.
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